Presented in collaboration with The Lenape Center, The Greene Space will livestream the blessing of the newly revamped Tammany Hall from New York City’s Union Square.

Lenape Center Executive Director and co-director. The Greene Space channels the collective genius of NYC to create forward-looking live art, theater and journalism that sparks change. Livestream.com Follow The Greene Space's profile on Livestream for updates on live events. By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our The panel will discuss Indigenous storytelling and the importance of Native narratives in creating a more inclusive and honest understanding of our country and history. We’re kicking off the festival — on Monday, October 5 — with a virtual exhibition space, entitled “As Wide As the Sky,” that will feature dynamic photo essays, captivating oral histories, moving poetry and more, curated by artist and educator Maria Hupfield. Funding for The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space and its cultural programming is provided in part by leadership support from the Jerome L. Greene Foundation; public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council; the Howard Gilman Foundation; and the MetLife Foundation. Narratives are introduced through text, image, and sound.

Host Jocelyn Getgen Kestenbaum talks with Lenape Center co-directors Brent Michael Davids and Curtis Zunigha live from Wisconsin and Oklahoma at their respective Lenape nations. The award-winning musician and singer Samantha Crain performs a solo set to close out First Peoples Week at The Greene Space.

New York, NY 10014. Featured exhibition artists include EMME fashion designer Korina Emmerich (Pullayup); sculptor, multimedia artist, and author of the “Wendy” comic series Walter Scott (Kahnawake Mohawk); photographer Kali Spitzer (Kaska Dena/Jewish); and activist and former Artist-in-Residence at the American Museum of Natural History Charlene Teters (Spokane).

To make the mind more curious, the heart more open and the spirit more joyful through excellent audio programming that is deeply rooted in New York. As part of First Peoples Week, The Greene Space will also host an online exhibition of works by contemporary Indigenous artists, entitled “As Wide as the Sky,” featuring dynamic photo essays, captivating oral histories, moving poetry, and writing, curated by artist and educator Maria Hupfield (Anishinaabe). Telling Our Own StoryPanel at 7PM ETDirector, TED Fellow and White House Champion of Change Madeline Sayet, moderates a discussion with Patricia Marroquin Norby, the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s first-ever full-time Native American curator, actor Tanis Parenteau (Showtime’s Billions), and artist Ty Defoe. The National Book Award-winning author will be discussing his book, Deacon King Kong. It brings audiences to the intersection of art and politics by leading courageous conversations and curating performances of intense beauty that are deeply rooted locally but relevant to audiences globally. This festival embodies the mission of The Greene Space to produce live art and journalism by and for all New Yorkers working to create a stronger, more beautiful and equitable world.”, “‘As Wide as the Sky’ showcases makers and thinkers working with Indigenous storywork to educate the heart, mind, body and spirit,” said exhibition curator Maria Hupfield. This historically Lenape ground has served as an iconic Indigenous space in the New York City region for centuries. Postcolonial Love Poem: A Reading and Conversation with Natalie DiazEvent at 7 PM ETCelebrated poet Natalie Diaz reads live from her recent work, Postcolonial Love Poem, hailed by the New York Times as “one of the most important poetry releases in years,” followed by a conversation with poet Saretta Morgan and an audience Q&A. Pianist Jeremy Denk curates and performs in a series of events exploring J.S. “New York City is home to more Native people than any other U.S. city, but Native histories, concerns, and cultural impacts go largely unacknowledged here,” said Jennifer Keeney Sendrow, Executive Producer, The Greene Space.

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Its 40-year history is grounded in the vision of its founder, Jerry Greene, to give back to the city he loved. The Greene Space channels the collective genius of New York City to create forward-looking live art, theater and journalism that sparks change. The “First Peoples Week” festival and exhibition will remain online through to October 2021. Theater. By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Talk. Plus, Alison will take viewer questions and welcome vocal percussionist Butterscotch for a performance! Host and director Madeline Sayet speaks with the Met’s first-ever full-time curator in Native American Art, Patricia Marroquin Norby, actor Tanis Parenteau (Billions) and artist Ty Defoe about how incorporating native narratives into mainstream culture can help create a more inclusive and honest understanding of country and history. The title treatment for “First Peoples Week” was designed by Ryan RedCorn of Buffalo Nickel Creative. Originally Aired: Thursday, October 1, 2020, Thursday October 1 2020 • 10:28am - 10:28am ET. Indie music.

We use cookies to give you the best experience possible. Lenape Center Executive Director and co-director Joe Baker and Hadrien Coumans, will discuss the experience of diaspora and forced migration from present-day New York City. Violinist Brian Hong ( c/o the artist ) i. Jun 5, 2019 1 Comment Midday Masterpieces. “Viewed holistically, these works — located within culturally specific contexts, lived experiences, communities, and land — point to expanded definitions free of colonial boundaries. For more information, visit thegreenespace.org. More. New York, NY 10014. Today Joan Walsh, stopping bad drivers, kids and smartphones and a farewell for Radiolab cohost Robert Krulwich

Dance. Tuesday October 6 2020 • 7:00pm - 7:45pm ET. Our deliberately eclectic programming includes live broadcasts of WNYC's shows, classical concerts and festivals from WQXR, live tapings of the best podcasts producers in and out of public media, and original series like How I Got Over, Micropolis Live, … For this week, celebrated native creators, artists, podcasters, poets, photographers and others will take center stage. Talk. Blessing the New Tammany HallEvent at 11AM ETPresented in collaboration with The Lenape Center The Greene Space will livestream the blessing of the newly revamped Tammany Hall from New York City’s Union Square, led by the Lenape Center’s co-Executive Directors Joe Baker and Hadrien Coumans. Terms of Use . Native populations have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, and Native leaders have joined the call to address anti-Black racism in policing, policy, and even within their own communities. (NEW YORK, NY — September 22, 2020) — In advance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space at WNYC and WQXR presents “First Peoples Week,” a festival of digital events, conversations, and performances celebrating Native American life and history. The Greene Space The Brian Lehrer Show is being broadcast live from The Greene Space.

We’re embarking on our first-ever multi-day celebration of North American Indigenous life and history, and you’re invited! convenes a group of experts and tribal leaders to discuss what’s at stake for native peoples during the upcoming election. More.